Yvette

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Yew Tree; Archer

Background: The name Yvette comes from the Old French name 'Yvette,' which is derived from the Latin word 'ibex,' referring to the yew tree. The name is often associated with the notion of an archer, as yew wood was historically used for making bows.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#503
Total births
64,104
Most popular decade
1960s (66,486 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-202 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1898

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1956
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,534
Peak year
1968
Peak year births
15
Peak rank
#2,110
Most recent year
1994
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#8,799

Female

First year
1898
First year births
7
First year rank
#1,379
Peak year
1967
Peak year births
2,743
Peak rank
#125
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
129
Recent rank
#1,611

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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